Manik approached Nandini's desk and started "so how's the lot this time ; and look am sorry I got late".

"What's new Manik..?? You are late every day..!!" Nandini said without looking at him. Manik made a face looking at her.

"Don't try Manik as it is its not that good..!" Nandini came up with this sudden statement looking at her computer screen. Manik was confused as to what was she actually saying. She then turned her face towards him and said "your face manik...don't make faces ; as already it's not that good." And turned her face again towards the screen.

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Manik left her desk and went back to his. "Gabbar" he murmured to himself and gave her a deadly look. Both started off with their work and the day went by.

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This is Manik and Nandini and such encounters are usaual for them.

Manik and Nandini are the pillars of Vaibhav's team. They both are very hardworking and dedicated towards their work. Vaibhav is dependent on both of them for work and doesn't believe on any one else expect them when it comes to give the results. Though Manik is little careless but then no one can beat his intelligence also.

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Nandini on the other hand is dedicated only towards her work. She doesn't have any friends in her office. All are just her colleague. Vaibhav appreciate her attitude as she's not concern with every other person. Vaibhav supports both Manik and Nandini and always pass on their good reports to the seniors but Manik's careless attitude of coming late almost every day keeps bothering him.

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Both Manik and Nandini have worked togather many times and both know the capabilities of other. They appreciate each other but never on their face. Though they support each other ; actually ; Nandini supports Manik more but then they are not friends. They are just colleagues.

Not that they both have problems , it's just that Nandini has created a shell around her and wants to stay alone in that. No friends ; no relations ; nothing.

It was late evening and everyone was winding up their work and leaving for their home.

Manik reached the parking and just when he was about to sit in his car ; he heard a car's ignition getting on and off again and again. He went towards the car and knocked on the window pane. As the pane went down ; the sight was not that good to please Manik's eye.

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It was Nandini in the car who was literally fighting a battle with the ignition to start. She saw Manik with all frustration which was actually of the car not getting started. Manik looked at her and without asking any silly question like "what happened" straight way asked her ; "Aage check kiya , may be plug mein koi problem.." . Nandini replied to him in a lazy and worrying tone , " check kiya, plug dekha , koi problem nhi hai."

"Ok.. Open it let me check" Manik moved ahead to check the bonnet. For few minutes Manik tried his best to get the car started but nothing helped. After around 15 mins of hard trying he too finally gave up. "I checked in all possible way I could have. Lagta hai mechanic hi theek kar payega." He explained her car's condition to her.

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Nandini who was standing out from her car now , made face. She kept her one hand on her head and other on her waist. "Damnn..!" She sighed in anger.

"Isse bhi abhi hi kharab hona tha..ohhh Goddd...!! How will I go home now..??" She murmured to herself .

Manik looked at her worried face and then checked his watch. It was already 9 and he did not felt right that she at that time should go alone in an auto.

"I can drop you if you want. Let the car be here. Kal mechanic yahin par theek kar dega. Abhi I can drop you if you wish to." Manik offered her help.

Nandini had no other option as at that time it would get really late if she chooses to go from an auto. She agreed for his help. Nandini took her stuff from the car and locked it. By the time Manik drove out his car towards the exist and Nandini took her seat.